Nagykáta
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagykáta is a town in Pest County, Hungary, serving as the administrative seat of the Nagykáta District. It is located approximately 60 kilometers east of Budapest in the Great Hungarian Plain.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and yellow on the bottom. Positioned towards the hoist side (in the left third from the observer's view) is a yellow shield with the gold text 'Nagykáta' directly above it. Inside the shield, a red heart is depicted, from which three red flowers with a green stem and leaves sprout.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (red and yellow/gold) are derived from the traditional colors of the town's coat of arms. The heart with sprouting flowers is a historical symbol connected with the Kátai family, representing life, love for the homeland, and local prosperity.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and yellow on the bottom. Positioned towards the hoist side (in the left third from the observer's view) is a yellow shield with the gold text 'Nagykáta' directly above it. Inside the shield, a red heart is depicted, from which three red flowers with a green stem and leaves sprout.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (red and yellow/gold) are derived from the traditional colors of the town's coat of arms. The heart with sprouting flowers is a historical symbol connected with the Kátai family, representing life, love for the homeland, and local prosperity.
Statistics
Area
81.61 km²
Population
12,108